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Edward · 12-30-2001, 10:43 AM

I do have frequent knee problems because of Suwari Waza. However, I don't believe that Suwari Waza by itself is really hard on the knees. Several years of Judo and 2 car accidents have damaged my knees to a certain extent, and I feel that Suwari Waza just reminds my knees of these sleeping injuries and brings back my old pains.

I would be curious to know of any knee injuries directly linked to Aikido practice (not previous injury).

Cheers,
Edward

12-30-2001, 10:43 AM	#3
Edward Location: Bangkok Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 803 Offline	I do have frequent knee problems because of Suwari Waza. However, I don't believe that Suwari Waza by itself is really hard on the knees. Several years of Judo and 2 car accidents have damaged my knees to a certain extent, and I feel that Suwari Waza just reminds my knees of these sleeping injuries and brings back my old pains. I would be curious to know of any knee injuries directly linked to Aikido practice (not previous injury). Cheers, Edward